ADB160120s.docx
CITY OF EDMONDS
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD
Synopsis of Special Meeting
January 20, 2016
Vice Chair Guenther called the meeting of the Architectural Design Board to order at 7:00 p.m., at the City Council
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Chambers, 250 - 5 Avenue North, Edmonds, Washington.
Board Members Present Board Members Excused Staff Present
Cary Guenther, Vice Chair Brian Borofka Sean Conrad, Associate Planner
Lois Broadway Karin Noyes, Recorder
Lauri Strauss
Tom Walker
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
BOARD MEMBER BROADWAY MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 4, 2015 BE
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. BOARD MEMBER WALKER SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
BOARD MEMBER WALKER MOVED THAT THE AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. BOARD
MEMBER BROADWAY SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
No one in the audience indicated a desire to address the Board during this portion of the meeting.
ELECTION OF 2016 OFFICERS
BOARD MEMBER BROADWAY MOVED THAT THE BOARD TABLE ELECTION OF 2016 OFFICERS
TO THEIR NEXT MEETING. BOARD MEMBER STRAUSS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MINOR PROJECTS:
No minor projects were scheduled on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - MAJOR PROJECTS:
Public Hearing for Brackett’s Corner, LLC to construct 14 detached condominium units on approximately one
acre. The two commercial buildings and one single-family residence will be removed to accommodate the 14
dwellings, which will range in size from 2,100 square feet to 2,400 square feet. The one-acre property is currently
comprised of three separate parcels, which will be combined into one lot. The site is located at the southwest
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corner of the intersection of 80 Avenue West and 212 Street Southwest and zoned Multi-Family Residential
(RM-2.4). (File Number PLN20150050)
Vice Chair Guenther reviewed the rules and procedures for the public hearing and swore in those who indicated a desire
to testify during the hearing. Mr. Conrad presented the Staff Report on behalf of the City, and Jake Lyon, Pride
Ventures, LLC, represented the applicant. There was no public comment.
BOARD MEMBER WALKER MOVED THAT THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD ADOPT THE
FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS OF THE STAFF REPORT; FIND THE PROPOSAL IS CONSISTENT WITH
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, POLICIES OF ECDC 20.10.000, DESIGN CRITERIA OF ECDC 20.11.030
AND ZONING REGULATIONS; AND APPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE 14-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS BRACKETT’S CORNER (FILE NUMBER PLN20150050) WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.
1. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT FOR THE FIRST HOME IN THE DEVELOPMENT,
A REVISED LANDSCAPE PLAN SHALL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DEPARTMENT STAFF. THE LANDSCAPE PLAN SHALL BE DESIGNED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ECDC 20.12.010 AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
PROVIDE TYPE II LANDSCAPING ALONG THE WEST AND SOUTH PROJECT SITE
BOUNDARIES.
PROVIDE TYPE IV LANDSCAPING ALONG THE NORTH AND EAST PROJECT SITE
BOUNDARIES WITH STREET TREES IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY’S STREET TREE
PLAN.
2. THE APPLICANT MUST APPLY FOR AND OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY PERMITS. THIS
APPLICATION IS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS IN THE EDMONDS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE. IT IS UP TO THE APPLICANT TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE
VARIOUS PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THESE ORDINANCES.
3. DEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE SHALL SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLY WITH THE SITE PLAN AND
ELEVATION DRAWINGS APPROVED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD.
Note: Approval of the design review phase of the project does not constitute approval of the improvements as
shown on the submitted plans. Compliance with engineering codes and construction standards will be reviewed
with the building permit application for development of the site. The owner/applicant has been informed that the
proposed infiltration rate was not derived correctly and a more accurate stormwater design may result in larger
infiltration systems and/or an alternate method of meeting stormwater requirements. A stormwater redesign that
results in changes to the layout of the site and/or building may require additional review by the ADB.
4. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT, THE LOTS SHALL BE CONSOLIDATED INTO
ONE LOT.
5. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THE APPLICANT REVIEW THE COMMUNITY CONCEPT PLAN
FURTHER, PARTICULARLY WITH THE NORTH/SOUTH STREET AND HOW A GESTURE MIGHT
BE MADE TO INCORPORATE SOME TYPE OF COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT.
BOARD MEMBER BROADWAY SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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CONSOLIDATED PERMIT APPLICATIONS (No Public Participation):
There were no consolidated permit applications.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Vice Chair Guenther recalled that he previously requested feedback from staff as to whether there is funding available
for Board education and training. Mr. Conrad agreed to pursue the question and get back to the Board with a response.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
There were no Board comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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